Routes & Schedules

The City of Saint John Garbage and Compost Collection is a residential program only. Eligibility is based on the Provincial Property Assessment Data and the City of Saint John’s Solid Waste By-Law.  Commercial properties and multi-unit (five or more units) residences within a garbage collection route will not be serviced.  If you have any questions regarding service in your area, please call 674-4253.

Garbage Collection Recording Tel: (506) 658-2806

Daytime collection begins at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Garbage is not to be placed curbside before 10 pm. the evening prior to collection.

Nightly collection must be at curbside by 9pm.  Garbage is not to be placed curbside before 6 p.m.  Residents are to place waste at curbside for collection for their pre-assigned date only as per the Solid Waste Bylaw, and are responsible for their waste until it is picked up. 

To keep your neighbourhood clean, do not place waste at the curb prior to your collection day. 

To keep birds from getting into your garbage place a tarp or blanket over top of your waste; Sanitation Crews will leave your covering behind when they clear your street. Hazardous Materials will not be collected.

 

Bulky Items Pick Up

If you currently receive residential collection from the City, you can receive special pick up to dipose of household items or 'bulky items' twice a year.  You must preregister for this service by calling 674-4253 between 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m to register.  Staff from Municipal Operations will call you back with an assigned pick up date.  Be sure your items are curbside on that date by 7:30 a.m.

Limits:

Single family residence:
Up to 3 bulky items per pick up

Multi-units (2-4- Property owners responsible to coordinate tenant limits)
Up to 6 items per pick up

Christmas Tree Drop Off

Thanks for your participation in the 2009-10 Christmas Tree Drop off Campaign.

Composting

Did you know that the cost to process compost is $35 per ton?  Compare that to the $108 per ton to process garbage.  Composting reduces landfill waste, thereby extending the life of the landfill.   Animals and birds will not bother your garbage if there is no food product in it and this results in the cleanliness of properties and streetscapes.    

Visit Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission for more information on what goes in your compost.  

White Goods Drop Off

If you receive residential garbage collection from the City, you are eligible to take part in the FREE White Goods Drop Off Program.  

2010 SPRING DATES: May 2nd & 9th.  REGISTER NOW BY CALLING 674-4253.

This free program is offered four times a year in May and October.  You can drop off your stove, washer, refridgerator, hot water tank, freezer or other similar appliances at the designated dates and drop off locations.  To dispose of your white goods, please register by calling 674-4253 and find out when and where you can dispose of your white goods.

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Illegal Dumping

Unfortunately, garbage collectors have no way of knowing whose garbage is on your property.  Therefore, you are responsible for any garbage on your property.  If you can identify the person responsible for illegally dumping on your property, call us for assistance at 674-4253 or 648-3333.

Recycling 

Visit Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission for more information on what materials you can recycle.

Holiday Pick Up